Digital Marketing Apprentice Review

by L'Oreal

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work across a number of e-commerce websites doing a number of different things. Often I work on creating new products pages for launches and briefing emails.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I’ve learnt a lot about e-commerce as well as lots of other digital channels such as search and CRM. I’ve also had the opportunity to go to different seminars and talks to hear from other companies about digital marketing.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It’s a really great programme and I am completing my degree in 2 years which is perfect for me. I sometimes find it difficult keeping up with my uni work but it definitely pushes me to be more organised.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

L’Oréal have done a really great job and integrating apprentices into the business. I think it has been a slightly bumpy road with Pearson and often find them quite disorganised which can be stressful for degree apprentices.

5/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

L’Oréal are really supportive with allowing time for study leave around exams and deadlines. My manager and team are always very understanding when uni work gets a bit crazy. They are also great at supporting with work based uni assignments.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Although there is a good online system in place Pearson often are quite disorganised when it comes to communicating how the course is structured and when results will be given out. They often miss deadlines for giving results back as well. The lecturers give some support with coursework.

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I think it’s the opposite in some sense. I have learnt a lot from my job at L’Oréal which has helped me with my degree rather than the other way around. Although doing work based projects at uni helps me progress within my role!

4/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

L’Oréal is a super social company to work for and there are lots of events going on. There are loads of young people and interns on placement so there is always something going on.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a really great place to have a first job and the programme is designed for people who have just come out of school and want to get some experience as well as a degree. This takes a lot of pressure off and makes joining the corporate world easier.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal?

Definitely do lots of research on L’Oréal and make sure you prepare well for the interview. Make sure you are yourself and enjoy the experience!